Lincoln Land Chapter
Military Officers Association of America
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The Lincoln Land Chapter is an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
MOAA and its affiliated councils and chapters are non-partisan.
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Our NEXT Chapter Event:
Dinner Meeting - Friday, October 10, 2025
Bistro 537, RIchland Community College, Decatur, IL
Program: Richland Community College Support of Veterans
Annual Business Meeting
Officer Elections
Additional Information and Registration
Available in Mid-September
Photos from our recent Dinner Meeting at Island Bay Yacht Club in Springfield on August 8th
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Congratulations to our 2025 Chapter Scholarship Recipient, Olivia Snowden
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7th Annual MOAA Lincoln Land Chapter Golf Outing
October 11, 2025
ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR HELP, GOLFERS, and ASSISTANCE!
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Lincoln Land Chapter Presents 2025 Awards to ROTC/JROTC Cadets in Several Special Award Presentations​​​
MOST RECENT EDITION of Our Chapter Newsletter
"The Salute"
August 2025
Get Ready for MOAA's Summer Advocacy in Action 2025 Campaign!
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MOAA’s Summer Advocacy in Action Campaign is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 4, 2025. This year, we’re focusing on key legislation that impacts service members, their families, and military retirees, including:
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Major Richard Star Act
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Military Spouse Hiring Act
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Currently Serving – Access to Care, with emphasis on several key provisions expected to be included in this year’s NDAA
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To stay informed, visit the MOAA Website,check the weekly MOAA newsletter, and make sure you are signed up for the Legislative Action Center. More information about these issues—and why they were selected—will be shared in the coming weeks.
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Lincoln Land Chapter Receives Level of Excellence and Communications Awards for 2024
4 Star Level of Excellence / 5 Star Communications
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Chapter Dinners/Events
2025
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During calendar year 2025, the Chapter Leadership continues to explore alternatives for meetings, events and venues., and we are planning for changes during 2026.
We will be planning dinners, but also exploring possibilities of ZOOM meetings, lunch meetings, short cocktail discussion hours, and project days. ​These possibly be planned for not just the Springfield and Decatur area venues, but possibly for other areas around our chapter area (31 Counties in Central Illinois).
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​​We appreciate the input and comments from the members.
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The following dates, venues, and programs are currently scheduled for meetings and events in 2025 and may be subject to change.
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Friday, October 10, 2025
Location Bistro 537, Decatur, IL
Program: Program: Veterans Culinary Program and Other Veteran Programs at Richland Community College
Annual Business Meeting/Officer Elections for 2026-2027
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
7th Annual Golf Outing - Shambolee Golf Course, Petersburg, IL
ALL HANDS ON DECK !!!!!
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Friday, December 12, 2025
Location: Northfield Center
Christmas Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser (Under Review as to Meeting Format and Giving)
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​Executive Committee (EXCOMM) Meetings
(Via ZOOM) - 2025
September 11, 2025
November 13, 2025
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